Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Proliant
Score 8.9 out of 10
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Proliant provides a cloud-based human capital management solution designed to simplify payroll and HR processes, improves accuracy, and ensures industry compliance. Proliant is an all-in-one solution for workforce and talent management across the entire employment life cycle. Specializing in payroll, Proliant helps users pay people accurately, on time, and without risk from the IRS, supporting tax filings, contractor payments, and unlimited payroll runs. Proliant also streamlines…N/A
TriNet
Score 7.6 out of 10
N/A
TriNet provides small and medium size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR and payroll solutions tailored by industry. TriNet also offers specialized services through client access to HR representatives for advice and notifications on impactful regulatory changes.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Features
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Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
7.7
23 Ratings
5% below category average
TriNet
7.2
722 Ratings
12% below category average
Employee demographic data9.721 Ratings7.5515 Ratings
Employment history8.822 Ratings6.9548 Ratings
Job profiles and administration6.620 Ratings7.3519 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.8.822 Ratings7.2610 Ratings
Organizational charting5.916 Ratings6.7429 Ratings
Organization and location management7.117 Ratings6.9457 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)7.217 Ratings7.6576 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
9.0
22 Ratings
10% above category average
TriNet
7.9
778 Ratings
3% below category average
Pay calculation9.922 Ratings8.0753 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors7.411 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.820 Ratings7.6271 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.115 Ratings8.0762 Ratings
Direct deposit files9.921 Ratings8.5710 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management9.720 Ratings8.0628 Ratings
Reimbursement management7.914 Ratings7.3390 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
6.6
21 Ratings
21% below category average
TriNet
6.8
510 Ratings
18% below category average
Approval workflow4.419 Ratings7.1426 Ratings
Balance details7.920 Ratings6.6489 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment7.516 Ratings6.7399 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
8.7
22 Ratings
6% above category average
TriNet
7.2
760 Ratings
13% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information9.822 Ratings8.3737 Ratings
Update personal information9.822 Ratings8.0752 Ratings
View company policy documentation8.317 Ratings7.2645 Ratings
Employee recognition7.513 Ratings5.7233 Ratings
View job history7.915 Ratings7.1570 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
7.4
12 Ratings
8% below category average
TriNet
1.0
1 Ratings
156% below category average
Tracking of all physical assets7.412 Ratings1.01 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
9.1
22 Ratings
19% above category average
TriNet
6.8
642 Ratings
10% below category average
Report builder9.821 Ratings6.7555 Ratings
Pre-built reports9.822 Ratings7.2609 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data7.612 Ratings6.4314 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
8.6
20 Ratings
8% above category average
TriNet
7.0
627 Ratings
13% below category average
New hire portal7.719 Ratings7.1625 Ratings
Manager tracking tools9.618 Ratings6.9392 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
7.2
10 Ratings
11% below category average
TriNet
6.4
117 Ratings
22% below category average
Corporate goal setting7.09 Ratings6.3103 Ratings
Individual goal setting7.010 Ratings6.4113 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility7.19 Ratings6.4101 Ratings
Performance tracking7.69 Ratings6.5112 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
8.2
13 Ratings
4% above category average
TriNet
6.4
199 Ratings
20% below category average
Performance plans8.113 Ratings6.4175 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.412 Ratings6.4163 Ratings
Review status tracking8.313 Ratings6.4162 Ratings
Review reminders8.113 Ratings6.6171 Ratings
Multiple review frequency8.211 Ratings5.99 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
7.2
9 Ratings
9% below category average
TriNet
7.0
94 Ratings
11% below category average
Create succession plans/pools7.59 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking7.09 Ratings8.21 Ratings
Candidate search7.09 Ratings6.589 Ratings
Candidate development7.59 Ratings6.383 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Proliant
7.0
14 Ratings
11% below category average
TriNet
7.0
134 Ratings
11% below category average
Job Requisition Management6.612 Ratings6.6103 Ratings
Company Website Posting6.912 Ratings5.51 Ratings
Publish to Social Media6.99 Ratings6.886 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting6.912 Ratings6.9105 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention6.712 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Applicant Tracking7.013 Ratings7.0112 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts7.613 Ratings6.9120 Ratings
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User Ratings
ProliantTriNet
Likelihood to Recommend
9.3
(24 ratings)
7.3
(792 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
6.1
(58 ratings)
Usability
7.1
(19 ratings)
7.3
(689 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(22 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
7.5
(21 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.1
(773 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.4
(6 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(10 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.4
(30 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
5.2
(15 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
4.9
(5 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
5.2
(11 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
7.8
(21 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(6 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(19 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
6.9
(19 ratings)
User Testimonials
ProliantTriNet
Likelihood to Recommend
Proliant
Overall, I would generally recommend Proliant to a colleague as I think the system and structure has great bones and is generally very easy to use. However, if a colleague was needing a system with a robust reporting system or access to immediate support, I would be less likely to recommend the system.
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TriNet
I truly believe TriNet is the best PEO out there. Our specialist, [...], was top notch and always made me feel special. I appreciate all the features available, not just for my employees but for me, as an HR specialist. The benefits I am now able to offer is why we joined but all the features and ease of use is what will keep us clients moving forward. My only issue was feeling a bit rushed through training. I was told I would get written procedures but they were pretty antiquated.
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Pros
Proliant
  • Some of the help for the training modules, [...] has been fantastic
  • [...] has also been really helpful
  • Adding a new employee to the system has been relatively easy and simple to do
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TriNet
  • Customer support is great when working with Amy Hoffman. She's always very quick to respond and helpful. I'd say she's the thing that makes me want to stay with TriNet the most.
  • The webinars are very helpful. I utilize those frequently and our CFO has signed up for some as well.
  • The expense management system has been very helpful. There are a couple issues with it, but it's leaps better than what the company was doing before this system through TriNet.
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Cons
Proliant
  • Reporting is limited to data that is pulled by pay period--not by date worked, so if trying to determine how much an employee earned during a quarter--you have to calculate this manually
  • Employee records are limited to admin only viewing--so managers can not see payrates, upload documents to employee files or update expiration dates to licenses, etc
  • User guides in the knowledge base are out of date and don't cover the recent updates to the system--or outline processes that are no defunct
  • Limited integrations with other HR platforms are available. Ex--outside ATS, candidate assessment tools
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TriNet
  • The online interface for the annual benefits strategy is difficult to navigate and not intuitive.
  • Sometimes the payroll processing division provides explanations that are not very clear or accessible to non-HR professionals.
  • The cost of the service is at the higher end of the market offerings.
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Likelihood to Renew
Proliant
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TriNet
e are currently seeing a massive shift in HR tech, with rapid strides being made in the integration of AI and Machine Learning models. These advancements allow for:Predictive analytics for workforce planning.Automated, intelligent chatbots for instant employee support.Smart data synthesis that provides actionable insights rather than just raw numbers.TriNet appears to be lagging in these areas, missing opportunities to leverage AI to reduce administrative overhead and improve data accuracy
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Usability
Proliant
Proliant is pretty easy to maneuver and get used to. There are some things than can be tedious but nothing too difficult where you have to spend hours to get it to work. The payroll processing is pretty straightforward and that's the core reason why we use their software.
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TriNet
The platform is highly intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy to navigate for both admins and employees when handling everyday tasks like payroll processing, benefits enrollment, and HR reporting. The flexibility in HR and payroll features does not require a need for extensive training. The mobile app stands out as amazing, with a great interface that enables quick access to employee related items
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Reliability and Availability
Proliant
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TriNet
We had an issue with application errors - took TriNet 5 months to fix it, mean while we had someone manually tracking and keeping up with many requests and questions about the application error which affected time off. When we were all registering for Benefits during open enrollment there were lots of bugs that caused issues with registering for benefits or being able to see what benefits were available
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Performance
Proliant
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TriNet
For the most part pages load quickly. Working for a software company we understand performance is everything, even a few seconds delay can feel like a lifetime, that being said, we ran into a few times where pages didn't load, information didn't load correctly, and an influx in users (like open enrollment) cause things to slow down
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Support Rating
Proliant
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TriNet
The support overall is very good. There seems to be a good number of customer support staff and they are knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with and it almost all cases are able to resolve the question or issue very quickly. My only complaint would be having to wait in some cases as I'm based in the UK and the correct department may not be open 24 hours.
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In-Person Training
Proliant
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TriNet
it's been awhile, but I recall them being helpful. I got through a lot of it and when I needed help, they can walk me through it over the phone. It's also pretty user friendly in general at a platform. I don't really know what else to type, but they came and helped me in person and also when there was something new, they came and talked to me. They have not done that since with the new model that I hate
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Online Training
Proliant
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TriNet
Since this was already implemented. I have another employee briefly train me. Then Trinet rep gave me some training as needed for things that came up. For one payroll preview report I figured it could be done, but I had asked the rep to be sure. One important training was when there was an employee leaving the company.
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Implementation Rating
Proliant
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TriNet
not applicable as I implementation was done 5 years ago and have no recollection of the details of the process. Above it says to skip question if not involved in the process but it will not allow me to skip it as it states explanation requitred thus making this process extremely frustrating.
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Alternatives Considered
Proliant
Proliant is the only payroll software I have used, and I don't plan on changing that anytime soon. It gives me everything I need in simple, easy-to-use software. If I have questions they have quality customer service. I get calls weekly to change to other payroll services, and I don't consider changing because there is no need to change - I have everything I need here. Proliant does exactly the job I am looking for it to do.
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TriNet
I liked Rippling's software better than TriNet. However, the pricing on employee benefits was through the roof, and they don't offer many selections/options. If it was a software only decision, I would go with Rippling (the 2.0 version of Zenefits which TriNet offers). However, the software isn't a major need, compared to smooth payroll and benefits that I get from TriNet (and great service). I'm happy at TriNet long term as long as the health insurance rates aren't exhorbinant.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Proliant
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TriNet
I was not part of the process
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Scalability
Proliant
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TriNet
We are a small company, do we use it across departments and sites? Yes, we are all remote working, so there are as many sites as there are people. We also have our entire staff using TriNet, so every department from Accounting, Admin, HR, Development, QA, and Management are all using this. Can't say for sure how great the scalability is as we are only about 30 employees
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Professional Services
Proliant
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TriNet
Not sure it was used or not as the implementation was completed before I started working for the company
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Return on Investment
Proliant
  • i am not able to give this information because I don't believe our firm fully uses Proliant
  • I was just made aware of some of the benefits Proliant can offer through this survey
  • The only negative is that when the "pre-wire" requirement was activated this year, we were not told ahead of time and it caused a lot of confusion and delay when we tried to process the first partner payroll in January.
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TriNet
  • Stay within HR Compliance - when the new laws about Salary change came into effect I received an email on impacted employees and how to address.
  • More involvement in employee benefits. With greater benefit selection more employees were able to find plans that suited their needs.
  • The TimeClock took a little time to get used to. It is still a little frustrating at times for hourly employees to be able to track how many hours they actually have for the week/pay-period. The off the clock meals count towards "hours" and employees have to subtract that out to be able to see what they need for the rest of the week.
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